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PLD continues territorial reorganization and expansion

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2026-10-26 12:03 UTC → 2026-10-27 22:26 UTC · added ~~removed~~

PLD ~~faces internal disputes and~~ continues territorial reorganization ~~efforts~~ and expansion

~~Tensions within the Dominican Liberation Party (PLD) intensified following~~ Following the suspension of ~~the~~ its internal consultation ~~originally scheduled for October 18, 2026. The Organizing Commission for the Presidential Aspirants Consultation (CONAP) cited logistical and~~ due to technological failures, ~~specifically a shortage of automated voting equipment. While~~ the Central Electoral Board (JCE) provided 600 units, the party required 2,200 to ensure simultaneous national coverage. CONAP coordinator Cristina Lizardo stated that without the remaining 1,600 machines, executing the mandate for automated voting is “materially impossible.” The suspension fueled allegations of internal interference and fraud. Presidential aspirant Francisco Javier García alleged that internal opponents and elements of the ruling Modern Revolutionary Dominican Liberation Party (PRM) influenced the suspension to prevent his victory. García further claimed that approximately 523,000 people were excluded from the voter rolls and accused factions linked to aspirant Gonzalo Castillo of orchestrating electoral fraud. García eventually withdrew from the process, citing potential sabotage. In response, the PLD (PLD) has ~~intensified~~ accelerated its nationwide territorial reorganization to ~~strengthen its base ahead of~~ prepare for the 2028 elections. Secretary General Johnny Pujols ~~emphasized~~ has led efforts to strengthen the party’s grassroots presence, emphasizing that the ~~party~~ organization is responding to political challenges through increased work ~~intensity and territorial presence. This includes the implementation of the~~ intensity. The party is implementing its Organizational and Electoral Line (LOE) through assemblies in provinces such as San Juan, Azua, Bahoruco, Independencia, and Pedernales. ~~Additionally,~~ Expansion efforts include the ~~party has inaugurated~~ inauguration of over 160 local offices, including a new headquarters in La ~~Victoria, while~~ Victoria on Altagracia Street, which municipal president Cirilo de los Santos noted will facilitate community political activities. Further expansion is underway in San Cristóbal and Barahona, with 54 additional offices pending inauguration. In Puerto Plata, the party is preparing for a large-scale assembly scheduled for late October to swear in thousands of new members. Meanwhile, presidential aspirant Gonzalo Castillo has ~~toured~~ continued touring localities in La Altagracia to address public concerns regarding security, infrastructure, and the cost of living.

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